2nd International Training Course on Frontiers in Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology
2nd International Training Course on Frontiers in Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology
Organized by:
China Chapter, Society of Conservation Biology
International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS)
Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology (IOZ), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Sponsored by:
Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Overview
The 2nd International Training Course on Frontiers in Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology” will be held in Beijing, 22 November - 1 December 2014. The training sessions aim to: 1) Promote new theories, changes, and developments in methodology of animal ecology, along with promoting new technologies in the field, and conservation biology; 2) Enhance the overall academic understandings and innovation of animal ecology and conservation biology, and 3) Facilitate communication among animal ecologists and conservationists from developing countries, and offer a platform for face-to-face communication with leading scientists.
Leading scientists of biology and conservation biology from China and abroad will give lectures to researchers from developing countries, especially targeting early-career scientists and senior scientists wishing to further their professional development. The courses will introduce new concepts in cutting edge science, highlight the latest progress and trends, and place emphasis on application and practice. Through these courses, participants will master new theories, techniques and methodologies of animal ecology and conservation biology, as well as understand cutting edge trends in research on animal ecology and conservation biology.
The training courses will culminate in an examination. Qualified participants will be awarded a certificate issued by the Institute of Zoology, CAS and ISZS and become a member of ISZS if not already a member.
Venue
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Address: 1 Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China)
Working Language
The working language for the Training Course is English
Program Agenda (Preliminary)
The courses last for 10 days, details as following
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Date |
Time |
Courses/Activities |
Lecturer/ Institution |
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Nov 22 |
8:30-19:30 |
Registration |
Wenhua Xiong/ International Society of Zoological Sciences |
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Nov 23 |
9:00-9:30 |
Opening ceremony; Remarks; Introduction |
Fuwen Wei, Weiguo Du/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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9:30-10:00 |
Group photo; coffee break |
All |
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10:00-11:30 |
Conservation ecology and behavior |
Ronald Swaisgood/ San Diego Zoo, USA |
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14:00-15:30 |
Animal behavior and Neurobiology |
Zuoxing Wang/ Florida State University, USA |
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16:00-17:30 |
Movement ecology: conceptual framework and case study |
Guiming Wang/ Mississippi State University, USA |
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19:00-20:30 |
Group discussion |
Group leader |
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Nov 24 |
9:00-18:00 |
Integrative Zoology |
Charles J. Krebs、 Yaping Zhang、Patrick A. Jansen、Herwig Leirs、 |
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Nov 25 |
9:00-18:00 |
Integrative Zoology |
Nils Chr. Stenseth、Marcel Holyoak、John Buckeridge、Yury Dgebuadze、 |
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12:00-14:00 |
Visit the National Zoological Museum of China |
Chengming Huang/ National Zoological Museum of China |
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Nov 26 |
8:30-10:00 |
Invasive Ecology |
Gary Man/ USDA Forest Service, USA |
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10:30-12:00 |
Conservation genetics and genomics |
Mike Bruford/ Cardiff University, UK |
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14:00-15:30 |
Conservation biology: Case study of the giant panda |
Fuwen Wei/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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16:00-17:30 |
Animal and plant relationship |
Raju Solomon/ Andhra University, India |
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19:30-21:00 |
Football game |
Yuehua Sun/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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Nov 27 |
8:30-10:00 |
Data information system and statistical analysis |
Xinhai Li/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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10:30-12:00 |
Climate change ecology: Ecological non-monotonicity and its effect on complexity and stability |
Zhibin Zhang/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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14:00-15:30 |
Physiological ecology: Ecological adaptation and evolution |
Weiguo Du/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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16:00-17:30 |
Ecotoxicology |
Jiayin Dai/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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Nov 28 |
8:30-10:00 |
GIS technology in habitat assessment |
Xuehua Liu/ Tsinghua University |
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10:30-12:00 |
Infrared triggered camera technology |
Zhishu Xiao/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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14:00-15:30 |
Radio telemetry tracking |
Yuehua Sun/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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16:00-17:30 |
Molecular Ecology |
Xiangjiang Zhan/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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Nov 29 |
8:30-9:30 |
Presentation by trainees; exam; |
Chunxu Han/ International Society of Zoological Sciences |
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9:40-10:40 |
Closing ceremony: certificate |
Fuwen Wei, Jiayin Dai, Weiguo Du/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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11:00-12:30 |
Visit the state key labs; Practical learning: the use and operation of the instrument |
Yibo Hu/ Institute of Zoology, CAS |
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14:00-18:00 |
Field trip (Elk park or Olympic Forest Park) |
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Nov 30 |
8:00-18:00 |
Free time |
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Dec 1 |
8:30-10:00 |
Departure |
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Participants
training courses are mainly held for researchers from developing countries. We welcome dedicated graduate students, post-doctoral and young scientists. Space is limited, and applicants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Prerequisites for participants:
- Professional background: researcher, post-doctoral and graduate students in the fields of animal ecology, conservation biology, zoology, environmental science, protected area management, wildlife management, and other related fields.
- English language requirements: good listening and speaking skills.
- We would like to suggest you bring your own laptop (both Mac and PC are acceptable) as you may need to download and install some relevant training software.
Fees
registration fee for the training course is $200 USD, including materials and meals. Participants should arrange accommodation and travel expenses on their own.
Payment via bank transfer
Bank name: Bank of China Beijing Xi’ao Center Sub-Branch
Account name: International Society of Zoological Sciences
Account number: 324656829425
Swift code: BKCH CN BJ 110
Address: 18-B-1, Fenglinlvzhou Kexueyuannanli Datun Road, Beijing, China
Bank telephone number: +86 10 64844596
Bank fax number: +86 10 64844651
Please notify Secretariat after your transfer: iszs@ioz.ac.cn or +86 10 6480 7295
Financial Aid
We will sponsor a few exceptional young scientists for these courses. The applicant should be member of ISZS or from an institution with institutional membership. Those interested in applying for aid, please submit a letter of intent, 2 reference letters from an ISZS institutional member and a current CV together with the application form. In the letter of intent, applicants should address why they deserve financial aid, and what they plan to do with the skills acquired.
Application
Applicants need to complete the application form and send it back by 10 November 2014 via email (iszs@ioz.ac.cn)
Contacts:
Ms. Xiong Wenhua (Tel: 86-10-64807295)
Fax: 86-10-64807295
Address: C-506 Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1-5 Beichen West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China.
Website: http://www.globalzoology.org/dct/page/1
Application Form：Application Form.doc